The New Orleans Saints can Afford to Keep Chris Ivory, but Will They?

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by TheOak
Correct message, I figured I would agree and point out he sat for a few games last season when he was healthy... The point still remains he has yet to have a healthy season.
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Re: The New Orleans Saints can Afford to Keep Chris Ivory, but Will They?

Bottom line we cannot afford him at 2mill. Dont forget we have cadet back there at approx 480k this year. Granted he's probably half the player of Ivory. But quite frankly, we do not need more backs outside of PT, Ingram, and Sproles.

Re: The New Orleans Saints can Afford to Keep Chris Ivory, but Will They?

If we ever truly want to develop Ingram as a featured back, we need to move Ivory. You don't spend multiple picks and draft a running back in the first round if that's not your intention. As much as I love Ivory, it's what we should do.

Re: The New Orleans Saints can Afford to Keep Chris Ivory, but Will They?

Someone posted in another thread about us checking out Spencer Ware from LSU if he goes undrafted. He's a big bruiser and I've lamented us letting go of Joique Bell (same general style) to the Lions since it happened